G.P. Thomas

Gary graduated from the University of Manchester with a first-class honours degree in Geochemistry and a Masters in Earth Sciences. After working in the Australian mining industry, Gary decided to hang up his geology boots and turn his hand to writing.

When he isn't developing topical and informative content, Gary can usually be found playing his beloved guitar, or watching Aston Villa FC snatch defeat from the jaws of victory.

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Articles from G.P.

Synopsys Releases Latest RSoft Optical Communication Design Suite with OptSim v5.3

Synopsys, a global provider of electronic design automation technology, has released its latest version of RSoft Optical Communication Design Suite with OptSim version 5.3 and ModeSYS multimode companion tool.

10 Sep 2012

Rice University Researchers Advocate Photoluminescent Probes to Enhance DNA Analysis

Angel Martí, an Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Bioengineering and Kewei Huang, his graduate student in the Rice University have been involved in the study of fluorescent spectroscopy to detect the DNA structure of any molecule. The paper presented by the researchers has been presented in Analytical Chemistry, a journal of American Chemical Society.

10 Sep 2012

LEDs Proven More Efficient than CFL and Incandescent Lights

Contemporary light-emitting diode bulbs are infinitesimally environmentally superior when compared to compact fluorescent lamps. That superiority is expected to grow considerably with growing technology and production methods in the forthcoming 5 years, as per a recent report fromN14 Energy located in the U.K. and the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL).

7 Sep 2012

ThermoGenesis Signs Deal with Concessus for Distributing AXP and Bioarchive Systems

ThermoGenesis has signed a four-year deal with Concessus for distributing BioArchive and AXP AutoXpress (AXP) Systems in a select number of West-European countries.

6 Sep 2012

Use of Thermal Imaging Technology to Identify Drunks

The concept of thermal imaging may assist in identifying drunks in airports, bars and other public areas. Vassilis Anastassopoulos and Georgia Koukiou from the Electronics Laboratory of the University of Patros in Greece are generating a software that can impartially determine if an individual has ingested too much alcohol based on the temperature on different portions of the individual’s face.

5 Sep 2012

New Imaging Technology Analyzes Walking Patterns to Prevent Falls

An interdisciplinary team comprising researchers from the Photon Science Institute and three academic Schools at The University of Manchester has developed a smart carpet to prevent falls, a major cause of hospitalization for people in the above 65 age group.

4 Sep 2012

Alliance Broadband Services Selects Sigma Design’s Fast Eoc Technology for Delivering IP-Based Services

Sigma Design’s CG3310M and CG3210M HPNA Fast Ethernet-Over-Coax (Fast EoC) chipset has been roped in by ISO certified Alliance Broadband Services for its IP-based services. Alliance Broadband Services is an Internet Service Provider based in Eastern India, which caters to both corporate and residential customers.

4 Sep 2012

New IR Spectroscopy Technique to Investigate Pharmacological Agent-Protein Interactions

Researchers from Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) have developed a novel surface-sensitive spectroscopy method that enables atomic level study of interaction between proteins and pharmaceuticals.

3 Sep 2012

Global Technology Alliance to Promote New Glass Cutting Technology for Displays and LED Lighting

By licensing the Portland-based FiLaser-developed process technology, InnoLas Systems can adopt ultra-short pulse lasers generated by LUMERA LASER uniquely for InnoLas. InnoLas' global sales network will distribute this comprehensive turnkey system designed for sapphire, glass and brittle materials cutting.

3 Sep 2012

Bruker Provides Multiple ContourGT-X 3D Optical Microscopes to Semiconductor Leader

Bruker has reported the sale of multiple Bruker ContourGT-X 3D optical microscopes to a major semiconductor supplier for its packaging facilities located in North America and Asia to aid copper wire bond inspection and process control requirements.

31 Aug 2012